
Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - White Pass, Blue Lake & Pilot Ridge Loop
This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to learn high alpine backpacking skills on a three night challenging trip with experienced mentors.
- Thu, Sep 7, 2023 — Sun, Sep 10, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Very Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 29.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 7,500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,360 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 8 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the North Fork Sauk trailhead off the Mountain Loop Highway Thursday at 9am. We'll start hiking at 9:20am.
A four day, three night loop southwest of of Glacier Peak. Day one to White Pass, day 2 exploring around White Pass, day 3 along the Pacific Crest Trail to Blue Lakes, day four along Pilot Ridge and return to the trailhead; www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/white-pass-pilot-ridge-loop
Early priority registration will be given to students in Sarah's mentor group from June 26 through July 2 at 8pm. Then any qualified B3 student can email Sarah at hess@whidbey.com for leader permission to sign up. Permission requests are not accepted before this registration opening.
More trip information will be available as trip details are finalized.
White Pass, Blue Lake & Pilot Ridge Loop
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Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
Green Trails Benchmark Mtn No. 144
Green Trails Sloan Peak No. 111
Green Trails Monte Cristo No. 143
Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
Trails Illustrated North Cascades National Park - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader